• Senior Construction Project Manager

    The Childrens Place (Secaucus, NJ)


    Location:

    Secaucus, New Jersey

    Job Summary:

    The Senior Construction Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, coordination, and execution of retail construction projects from concept through completion. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams—including Retail, Finance, Logistics, Visual Merchandising, IT, and Loss Prevention—to ensure all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with brand standards. This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Construction.

    Responsibilities:

    Essential Functions:

    Project Management:

    • Lead all architectural and construction activities for new store builds and renovations

    • Oversee project timelines, budgets, and quality from inception to completion

    • Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and approvals

    Vendor and Consultant Coordination:

    • Manage bidding, qualification, negotiation and awarding of contracts; both general contractor and vendors

    • Coordinate with architects, engineers, and vendors to ensure compliance with brand standards and local codes

    • Review and approve construction documents and shop drawings

    Site Oversight and Quality Control:

    • Conduct site visits from layout through punch list completion

    • Prepare detailed reports and follow up on outstanding issues

    • Ensure millwork and construction meet quality standards

    Qualifications:

    • Minimum 10 years of retail construction project management

    • Bachelor’s Degree in architecture, Construction Management or related field

    • Able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point), Adobe Acrobat

    • Proven leadership and team coordination skills

    • Willingness to travel up to 30%, depending on project needs

     

    Hourly/Salary

     

    $125,000.00 - $175,000.00 Salary

     

    o Benefits include: Bonus eligible (depending on role), Paid Time Off, Employee Discount, 401(k) and company match, Wellness Reimbursement, Adoption Assistance, free backup care (for kids, pets & the elderly), choice of health insurance plans, company-paid life/AD&D, short and long term disability, a variety of voluntary benefits and an employee assistance program. Benefit offerings are subject to change and vary by role/level for each position. Respective waiting periods may apply to certain benefit offerings.

     

    The Children's Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.